Tag Archive: dtla

Noodles: Chin-Ma-Ya VS Urban Noodle

The Noodles Partner and I along with PepsiMonster headed over to Chin-Ma-Ya of Tokyo and Urban Noodle to check out what Little Tokyo and DTLA had to offer. First up was Chin-Ma-Ya. It… Continue reading

Mac and Cheese Addiction

I’m not one of those people who has to order mac and cheese everywhere. Sure, I enjoy it but I don’t crave it. I have watched the addictions of friends grow exponentially in… Continue reading

Checking Out Las Perlas

Walking into the month-old Las Perlas is like walking into a hacienda. I’ve never been to Mexico but I’ve seen enough films (and visited other tequila bars) to get the same vibe. I… Continue reading

Happy Hour at the Gorbals

On Tuesday, I asked AK if she wanted to go to Happy Hour at the Gorbals. Actually, I didn’t know if they did Happy Hour but luckily for us, they have 50% off… Continue reading

First Look at First & Hope

I swung by First & Hope for Caroline on Crack‘s party at First & Hope this past Monday. The supper club opens officially later this month on April 23. While we were there,… Continue reading

March Radio Room at the Edison

Tonight is Radio Room at the Edison where they bring in guest mixologists for a special night of original cocktails. On the line up tonight are Simon Ford from Pernod Ricard (London/ New… Continue reading

Happy Hour: Chaya Downtown

I’ve been to Chaya DTLA several times including for lunch and happy hour. Last week, I checked it out again because I heard they were doing a beer garden but it turns out… Continue reading

LA Calling Manhattan: Search for the Perfect Manhattan

Being a cocktailian means you try a lot of interesting cocktails but admire the classics. One of my favorite drinks is the Manhattan. My favorite is at Seven Grand in Dowtown LA. However,… Continue reading

Revisiting the Must Bar

It’s been a few months since I last had the Must Bar‘s chicken pot pie. I suddenly had to have it again. I went over last night ostensibly for happy hour but the… Continue reading

Inverse St. Patrick’s Day: DTLA Bar Crawl

Instead of going out on actual St. Patrick’s day, I started a day early for happy hour at Drago Centro. Luckily, they were already serving speciality themed drinks. Jennie from the Happy Hour… Continue reading